What KHIPU Networks does

KHIPU Networks (legal entity KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED) is a UK-based Managed Security Service Provider founded in 2005, headquartered in Fleet, Hampshire, with additional offices in Cape Town and Gqeberha, South Africa. The firm operates 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre and Network Operations Centre services delivered through consultative enterprise field sales and UK public-sector procurement frameworks, targeting primary verticals of Education, Healthcare, and Local Government, with secondary exposure to Enterprise, Warehouse & Supply Chain, Commercial & Retail, and Manufacturing.

Its portfolio rests on a multi-vendor managed stack anchored by Palo Alto Networks (Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR, Panorama, NGFW), HPE Aruba (Networking Platinum Partner, ClearPass Centre of Excellence), and Infoblox (managed DDI). On top of that stack KHIPU layers a proprietary KARMA (KHIPU Automated Remote Monitoring Application) tool that uses SNMP and deep-packet analysis for proactive network alerting, an Intelligent Log Data Ingestion Management module that drops log volumes by up to 30% ahead of SIEM ingestion, and a SOC-in-a-BOX entry-level managed SOC offering. Sub-products include Cloud-Native, Extended, and Hybrid MDR plus Playbooks-as-a-Service.

The business model is overwhelmingly recurring managed-services revenue (SOC, NOC, firewall, DDI, Wi-Fi, SIEM, NAC, email security) supplemented by professional services (consultancy, Cyber Essentials, training, design, audits, penetration testing). The company holds ISO 9001/27001/45001, CREST membership, Royal Warrant as Cyber Security Provider to His Majesty The King, and operates with 101–250 employees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts and tiered Cyber Essentials packages as the visible commercial structures.

Name

KHIPU Networks

Legal name

KHIPU NETWORKS LIMITED

Website

https://khipu-networks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Security Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Security Services (MSSP) & 24/7 SOC Operations (BPAKAHAA), Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG), Network Management (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi) Services (BPAEABAD)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Cybersecurity managed services
• Network operations center
• Managed firewall services
• Penetration testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fleet

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) Services: 24x7x365 managed SOC services delivered as SOC-as-a-Service, including Cloud-Native MDR, Extended MDR, Hybrid MDR, SOC-in-a-BOX, Playbooks-as-a-Service, and Incident Response. Revenue is generated through recurring managed service contracts with tiered SLA-backed service levels.
2. Managed Network Operations Centre (NOC) Services: 24x7x365 NOC services providing network infrastructure monitoring, alerting, incident management, change management, device management, traffic analysis, spares management, and patch management. Offered as NOC-Monitor and NOC-Monitor+ packages, as well as standalone services.
3. Managed Firewall Services: Fully managed or co-managed firewall services covering monitoring, threat detection, configuration optimisation, incident management, and compliance tracking. Includes hardware or virtual appliance deployment options.
4. Managed DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM): Foundational network management powered by Infoblox, managing core DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management services.
5. Managed Wi-Fi & Connectivity: End-to-end management of wireless estates including guest onboarding, BYOD security, high-speed point-to-point links, and WiFi analytics.
6. Professional Services: One-time and project-based professional services including cyber security consultancy, Cyber Essentials consultancy, network design services, audits, and training services. Provided by Platinum-accredited engineers as de-risking engagements for complex IT changes.
7. Managed SIEM Services: Fully managed SIEM services with intelligent log ingestion management, 24x7 SOC monitoring, proactive threat hunting, and alert fatigue reduction. Delivers measurable ROI through log volume and storage cost reduction.
8. Penetration Testing Services: Deep-dive ethical hacking and security audit services including infrastructure testing, web/mobile application testing, cloud security assessments, wireless penetration testing, red teaming, social engineering, and CHECK IT Health Checks for government bodies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KHIPU Networks is a specialist Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) delivering 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Network Operations Centre (NOC) services. Core offerings include Managed SOC (Cloud-Native MDR, Extended MDR, SOC-in-a-BOX), Managed NOC, Managed Firewall, Managed DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), and Managed Wi-Fi, complemented by professional services including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and Cyber Essentials consultancy.

Product overview

KHIPU Networks is a specialist Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) offering a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity and network infrastructure services. The offering consists of core managed services (Managed SOC, NOC, Firewall, DDI, and Wi-Fi) complemented by specialized add-on security modules (Dark Web Monitoring, Incident Response, Phishing Simulation, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, SIEM, NAC, Email Security) and professional services (Consultancy, Training, Network Design, Audits). The SOC-in-a-BOX provides an entry-level affordable SOC option that can expand as requirements grow. The platform integrates Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for phishing simulation delivery, while leveraging Palo Alto Networks technology for threat automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KARMA™: Proprietary KHIPU Automated Remote Monitoring Application - monitoring tool used for proactive network monitoring and alerting
• SOC-in-a-BOX

Products and services

• Managed SOC Services 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre services providing threat hunting, incident response, and vulnerability management for enterprise organisations. Delivers AI-driven threat intelligence and automated containment using Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR/XSOAR technology.
• Managed NOC Services 24x7x365 Network Operations Centre services providing network infrastructure monitoring, alerting, incident management, change management, device management, traffic analysis, spares management, and patch management using the proprietary KARMA monitoring tool.
• Managed Firewall Services Fully managed or co-managed firewall services covering monitoring, threat detection, configuration optimisation, incident management, and compliance tracking for Next-Generation Firewalls, including hardware or virtual appliance deployment options.
• Managed DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) Foundational network management powered by Infoblox, managing core DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management services that allow devices to communicate and stay secure.
• Managed Wi-Fi & Connectivity End-to-end management of wireless estates including guest onboarding, BYOD security, high-speed point-to-point links, public/guest WiFi, outdoor WiFi, and WiFi analytics.
• Penetration Testing Services Certified ethical hacker services including infrastructure testing, web/mobile application testing, cloud security assessments, wireless penetration testing, red teaming, social engineering, and CHECK IT Health Checks for government bodies.
• Managed SIEM Services Fully managed Security Information and Event Management with intelligent log ingestion reducing volumes by up to 30% and storage costs by up to 75%, with 24x7 SOC monitoring, proactive threat hunting, and alert fatigue reduction.
• Vulnerability Assessment Services Managed vulnerability scanning with expert analysis, prioritized remediation guidance, and compliance reporting for internal and external assets.
• Incident Response Services 24x7x365 cyber incident response services (CIRS) providing expert CREST-validated support to manage and mitigate the impact of security breaches.
• Simulated Phishing Services Fully managed phishing simulation service with sector-specific scenarios, adaptive micro-learning, and susceptibility heatmaps that integrates with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for employee security awareness training.
• Cyber Security Consultancy Strategic consultancy services including cyber health checks, GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance), vCISO leadership, and supply chain risk management.
• Cyber Essentials Consultancy Services Certification support for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus including gap analysis and pre-audit preparation, offered in three tiers: Assessment Only, Assessment with Gap Analysis, and Assessment with Full Guidance.
• Network Design Services Precision-engineered wired, wireless, and security-integrated network designs with 100% wireless coverage guarantee on surveyed environments.
• Dark Web Monitoring Services Continuous dark web scanning for leaked data, compromised credentials, and emerging threats with daily credential leak reporting and impersonating domain detection.
• SOC-in-a-BOX Affordable, easy to deploy 24x7x365 SOC threat detection, response and protection service designed for organisations starting their SOC journey or seeking to expand existing capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers typically see a 40% drop in phishing susceptibility within the first six months of simulated phishing training
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HPE Aruba NetworkingcoreTechnology or IntegrationKHIPU is a HPE Aruba Networking Platinum Partner and Global ClearPass Centre of Excellence. The partnership enables KHIPU to design, secure, and manage HPE Aruba networking infrastructure for enterprise customers. KHIPU provides certified architectural mastery for HPE Aruba solutions including core and edge switching, wireless, and ClearPass NAC.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationKHIPU holds NextWave Diamond Innovator and Authorized Service Centre (ASC) status with Palo Alto Networks. The partnership encompasses network security, Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR, and Panorama deployment and management. KHIPU's SOC-in-a-BOX is especially compelling for Palo Alto Networks NGFW environments. KHIPU integrates Google Cortex XSOAR for automated threat containment.
• InfobloxcoreTechnology or IntegrationKHIPU's Managed DDI service is powered by Infoblox, providing foundational DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management. Infoblox core services allow devices to communicate and stay secure, eliminating manual IP tracking errors and stopping DNS-based malware.
• Google (Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR, Panorama)coreTechnology or IntegrationKHIPU's SOC services leverage Google Cortex XDR for endpoint protection, Cortex XSOAR for security orchestration and automation (SOAR playbooks), and Panorama for centralised security management. These tools enable AI-driven threat detection, automated containment, and proactive threat hunting at Google speed and scale.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bridewell Consulting: UK-headquartered cybersecurity services firm specializing in managed SOC, penetration testing, and cyber advisory across critical national infrastructure, financial services, and the public sector. Closest UK peer to KHIPU in scale, vertical focus, and service portfolio, with a similar mix of regulated buyer relationships.
• Redscan (Kroll): UK-based MDR specialist now operating inside Kroll's Cyber Risk practice. Direct competitor to KHIPU in 24x7 managed SOC, threat detection, and incident response for UK mid-market and enterprise, with comparable vertical exposure to financial services and regulated industries.
• WithSecure (formerly F-Secure): Finland-headquartered cybersecurity vendor and managed detection and response provider with a strong UK channel. Comparable to KHIPU in delivering managed endpoint and network security services backed by a vendor technology platform, with overlapping enterprise and public-sector customer profiles in the UK.
• eSentire: Canadian-headquartered pure-play MDR provider offering 24x7 SOC services globally including a UK presence. Closest international analog to KHIPU's managed SOC model, with comparable multi-tenant SOC operations, sectoral specialization, and recurring managed service revenue mix.
• Expel: US-headquartered MDR provider delivering transparent 24x7 SOC services through a cloud-native platform. Comparable to KHIPU in service model (managed detection and response, alert triage, incident response) and customer profile (mid-market and enterprise security buyers), with stronger US footprint.

Broad incumbents

• NCC Group: UK-listed cybersecurity and assurance provider offering managed detection and response, threat intelligence, and consulting across enterprise and public sector. Operates at materially greater scale than KHIPU with global delivery, overlapping on managed SOC and NOC capabilities but serving a much wider customer base.
• Sophos (Sophos MDR): UK-founded cybersecurity vendor with a sizeable managed detection and response practice delivered alongside its own endpoint and firewall products. Overlaps with KHIPU in offering 24x7 managed SOC to UK mid-market and education, but operates as a product-led vendor rather than a pure services partner.
• BT Security: BT Group's enterprise security division delivering managed SOC, network security, and consulting to UK enterprise and public sector at very large scale. Competes with KHIPU for the same UK public-sector managed security contracts, but offers a much broader portfolio including carrier-grade network and connectivity services.
• Accenture Security: Global consulting firm with a sizable managed security services practice including 24x7 SOC, XDR, and cyber defense operations. Competes with KHIPU for large UK enterprise and public-sector engagements, typically at the top end of deal size and complexity that KHIPU does not address.

Regional players

• Bytes Software Services: Large UK IT security reseller and managed services provider with a security operations practice. Adjacent to KHIPU in the UK enterprise security market, with comparable vendor relationships (Palo Alto, Check Point) and an overlapping customer base in mid-market and education.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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